Tuesday, April 17, 2012

A Father Thinks about Trayvon Martin

I've avoided commenting publicly about Trayvon Martin, because as a Caucasian man I'm not sure how much I have to say on the matter is particularly informed--what do I know about being viewed with suspicion because of my skin color? Nonetheless, I was deeply moved by this essay by Otis Moss, III, pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago (Barack Obama's old church--Moss followed Jeremiah Wright who was Obama's pastor).

I may be Caucasian, but I am the father of two bi-racial sons with brown skin. They haven't reached the age yet where I feel the need to have the talk with them that Moss talks about, but I know that day is coming.

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I'm the minister at Country Club Congregational United Church of Christ in Kansas City, MO. This blog represents my reflections on life, love, faith, politics, culture and whatever else crosses my mind. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions on this page are my own and not necessarily those of the members of my church.